Friends of the Ashby Public Library

Next Meeting

The next meeting is June 11, 5:30 pm.
Meet us at the library. We are always looking for new members!
We will be discussing what to purchase for the library based on the director requests, upcoming fund raising efforts and more! When attending the meeting, we would love it if you would bring a food item to donate to our Library Food Pantry (but it is not a requirement).

Upcoming Friends Events

Ashby Fest

It’s back on June 13th! 9:00-3:00.
We are still taking vendors at this point!

Townwide Yard Sale & Book Sale

  • 💙 Thank You, Ashby! 💙
  • Our hearts are full after such a wonderful Town-Wide Yard Sale and Library Book Sale. Thank you to everyone who hosted a sale, shopped, volunteered, shared the word, and stopped by the library. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and community spirit made the day truly special.
  • Because of you, we’re able to support library programs and resources that bring people together all year long. We’re so grateful to be part of such a caring, connected community—thank you for making Ashby shine!

Library Food Pantry

The food pantry is located in the foyer at the side entrance of the library.
It is self-service and available any time the library is open.
No proof of residency or eligibility is required—everyone is welcome to take what they need.

There are 3 easy ways to support the Community Food Pantry at the library 💙

1️⃣ Donate Market Basket or Hannaford gift cards
Buy a gift card in any amount and drop it off at the main desk upstairs. Please hand it directly to a staff member and note it’s for the Community Food Pantry. 100% goes to food for the pantry.

2️⃣ Make a monetary donation
The Friends of the Ashby Library accept donations on behalf of the pantry. If writing a check, please make it out to Friends of the Library and write “food pantry donation” in the memo line. Every dollar buys food.

3️⃣ Drop off food donations
Place items in the Big Blue Bin in the pantry area (foyer, side entrance). See the most-needed items here:
Community Food Pantry needs list

Most needed this week:
• Shelf-stable milk
• Protein (canned tuna, chicken, Spam, beans)
• Peanut butter
• Pasta & mac + cheese
• Canned vegetables
• Cereal

Please no expired food, dented/rusted cans, or open packages.

About Us

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose goals are to encourage the use of library services and spotlight the value of the Library in the life of our community. We strive to extend our library’s capacity through dollar gifts, volunteerism and program support. Become a Friend of the Library. No experience is required.

You pick your level of involvement:

  • Attend meetings or not
  • Donate money
  • Volunteer time

If you are interested in becoming a Friend, please email us at: friendsofashbylibrary@gmail.com

Board Members

  • Michelle Thomas, President
  • Victoria Maloney, Secretary
  • Barry Buck, Treasurer

If you want to give a $ donation, membership options include:

  • Friend $10
  • Family $25
  • Supporter $50
  • Partner $100
  • Business $250
  • Other – $

Payments